Multi-Line String Value Dialog Box

InstallShield 2024

The Multi-Line String Value dialog box lets you enter a multi-line registry value. This dialog box opens when you are adding or editing a multi-line string value for a registry key in the Registry view.

(Multi-line edit field)

In the multi-line edit field, enter a line for each null-delimited string or modify it. Right-click the grid to display the context menu or press the following keys in the grid below associated with the following actions.

Multi-line Edit Field Actions

Action	Shortcut Keys
Add String	INSERT
Rename String	F2
Delete String	DELETE
Move Up	UP ARROW
Move Down	DOWN ARROW

Click OK when you are finished entering a line for each null-delimited string. The strings are automatically concatenated.

Note:Strings that contain only spaces are allowed, but strings cannot be empty or “[~]”, which is the separator for the strings as they are stored in the project and displayed in the Destination computer’s registry data pane. This separator is not included when the registry value is created on the target system.

Select how you want to modify the registry value

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

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Basic MSI

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DIM

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InstallScript MSI

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Merge Module

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MSI Database

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MSM Database

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Transform

For Windows Installer–based projects, you can choose from the following options to indicate where you want to add the value.

Options for Modifying the Registry Value

Option	Description
Append	Add to the end of the existing registry value string.
Prepend	Add to the front of the existing registry value string.
Replace	Replace the existing registry value string.